Dr. Federico Di Francesco

Dr. Federico Di Francesco is a plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist with over 26 years of experience in the field. He completed his medical studies at the University of Milan in 1987, followed by board certifications in plastic surgery from Italy in 1993 and the European board in 1994. Dr. Di Francesco's early career included a significant role as a Hospital Attaché at the University of Bordeaux Hospital Center in France, focusing on plastic, aesthetic, and hand surgery.

Furthering his expertise, Dr. Di Francesco underwent post-graduate training in various U.S. cities, including Miami, San Francisco, Houston, and New York, where he specialized in aesthetic and plastic surgery. From 1993 to 2001, he served as an assistant professor at Ospedale Maggiore in Verona, Italy, contributing to the plastic, hand surgery, and burn unit. He then transitioned into private practice from 2001 to 2012, focusing on cosmetic surgery in both Verona and London.

Dr. Di Francesco's professional skills extend to a range of surgical procedures, including breast surgery, facelifts, blepharoplasty, and body contouring. He also offers non-surgical treatments like Botox and fillers. Additionally, Dr. Di Francesco has been involved in non-profit surgical missions in South America and Vietnam, addressing burns, hand trauma, and congenital malformations.

His professional affiliations include membership in the Emirati Plastic Surgery Society (EPPS), ISAPS, ASPS (corresponding), AICPE, SICPRE, and BAPRAS. Dr. Di Francesco currently holds positions at the Health Shield Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, the Italian Business Council, and the Elyzee Day Surgery Medical Center. His humanitarian work has been recognized with the Paul Harris Fellow award.

Dr. Federico Di Francesco's career is characterized by his commitment to his field, both in clinical practice and through his involvement in various medical and humanitarian initiatives.

• M.D. in Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy, 1987.
• Residency in Plastic Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy, 1993.

• Assistant Professor, Ospedale Maggiore, Verona, Italy, 1993-2001.
• Plastic Surgeon Consultant, Verona Integrated University Hospital, Verona, Italy, Nov 1993 - May 2002.
• Hospital Attaché in Plastic Surgery, University of Bordeaux Hospital Center, Bordeaux, France, 1990-1993.
• Plastic Surgeon, Interplast-ReSurge, Rotaplast, 1994 - 2005.
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Highgate Private Hospital, Apr 2001 - Feb 2008.
• Private Practice, Verona and London, 2001-2012.
• Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon, San Francesco Nursing Home, Verona, Italy, Sep 2009 - May 2013.
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group, London, England, Mar 2010 - May 2013.
• Head Consultant Plastic Surgery, NMC Healthcare, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jun 2013 - Nov 2014.
• Head Consultant Plastic Surgery, Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan 2015 - Mar 2016.
• Board Member, Italian Business Council, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan 2015 - Present.
• Consultant Plastic Surgery, Elyzee Day Surgery Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Apr 2016 - Aug 2019.
• Plastic Surgeon, Obagi MediSpa, Dubai, UAE, Oct 2017 - Sep 2018.
• Head Consultant Plastic Surgery, Health Shield Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sep 2019 - Present.
• Consultant Plastic Surgery, Dr. Federico di Francesco, May 2020 - Present.

• Italian Plastic Surgery Board Certification, 1993.
• European Board of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) Certification, 1994.

• Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) for dedication to humanitarian plastic surgery missions, Rotary Club Peshiera e Garda Veronese, awarded during 2001-2013 period.

• Emirati Plastic Surgery Society (EPPS)
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, corresponding member)
• Associazione Italiana Chirurghi Plastici Estetici (AICPE)
• Società Italiana di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva ed Estetica (SICPRE)
• British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)